DGP J&K Reviews Security Arrangements For Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Other Upcoming Events

Srinagar : Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat (IPS) on Tuesday chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess preparedness for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ) and other forthcoming events across the Union Territory.

The meeting was attended by Special DGP Coordination J&K, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, all Range DIGs, District SSPs and PDs of J&K, SSP PCR Kashmir, AIG Communication & Intelligence PHQ, besides other senior officers.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on security preparedness, deployment strategy, crowd management and traffic regulation measures to ensure safe, peaceful and smooth conduct of the events including Friday following Eid Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan.

The DGP stressed heightened vigilance, proactive policing and foolproof security arrangements, particularly at major shrines, mosques and other religious places. Special focus was laid on Dargah Hazratbal and other prominent religious sites where nightlong prayers and large congregations are anticipated.

Officers were directed to ensure adequate security coverage, close coordination among all field formations and effective response to any emerging situation.

The DGP also directed to strengthen surveillance at sensitive and vulnerable locations and ensure effective deployment at strategic and high-footfall areas, besides putting in place effective traffic regulation and route management plans around major religious places and along procession routes.

Reviewing arrangements for Raksha Bandhan, the DGP passed directions for advance security and traffic arrangements at markets and temples.

The meeting concluded with the DGP reiterating that all necessary arrangements must be put in place well in advance for peaceful and secure conduct of all forthcoming events. (GNS)